The Cardinals drop the series opener 4–2 to the Mets, as Kyle Leahy struggled in his first extended start, allowing four runs while battling command issues. The offense never found a rhythm against Clay Holmes, managing just five hits, with Nolan Gorman providing the lone highlight with a towering solo homer.

Despite the loss, there were some encouraging signs for St. Louis, including strong early-season production from young hitters like Gorman and Jordan Walker, and a solid outing from reliever George Soriano. Ultimately, missed opportunities and a quiet lineup proved costly as the Cardinals couldn’t keep pace with a tough Mets pitching staff.

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